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Crowded teeth, a noticeable gap, or a bite that’s never quite lined up properly are more common than most people realise, and they’re rarely something you have to just live with. All About Dental has helped Engadine patients of all ages work toward straighter, more comfortable smiles for over 40 years.
Every case is different, which is why treatment isn’t a fixed process here. Some patients need a straightforward run of clear aligners, others benefit more from traditional braces, particularly where the movement involved is more complex. Either way, treatment starts with understanding exactly what’s happening with your bite before anything is recommended.
Your first appointment focuses on getting a clear picture of your teeth and jaw, often including X-rays to see what’s happening beneath the surface. From there, your dentist will explain which treatment options are realistic for your case, along with an honest estimate of how long treatment is likely to take.
Having worked with the Engadine community for decades, our team has guided patients through everything from early orthodontic intervention in children to full adult treatment plans.
A few specific things worth knowing:
Treatment Suited to Your Bite
Not every misalignment needs the same approach, so your plan reflects the specific movement your teeth actually need. This avoids over-treating simple cases or under-treating more complex ones.
Options for Every Age
Children, teenagers, and adults are all suitable candidates for orthodontic treatment, though the right approach can differ depending on how your jaw has developed. This means treatment stays appropriate to your stage of life, not a one-size-fits-all program.
Retention After Treatment
A retainer is generally required once active treatment finishes, since teeth can gradually shift back without one. This is factored into your overall treatment plan from the outset, not treated as an afterthought.
Orthodontic care at our practice includes traditional braces, clear aligners, and retainers, along with assessments for children who may benefit from early intervention. If your case involves a more complex bite or jaw issue, this will be discussed openly alongside your treatment options.
Many dentists recommend an initial orthodontic assessment around age seven, even if treatment isn’t needed straight away. At this age, enough adult teeth have usually come through to spot early signs of crowding, bite issues, or jaw growth problems, while there’s often still room to guide development with simpler, less invasive intervention if needed.
This depends heavily on the complexity of your case, but many treatments run between twelve and twenty-four months. Mild crowding or spacing issues may resolve faster with clear aligners, while more involved bite corrections or cases requiring traditional braces can take closer to the upper end of that range, with retainer wear continuing afterward.
Clear aligners work well for many mild to moderate cases, such as minor crowding or gaps, though more complex movements, like significant rotations or major bite corrections, are sometimes better suited to traditional braces. Your dentist can advise which option is likely to give you the best result based on X-rays and a physical assessment of your bite.
Some pressure or mild discomfort is common for the first few days after adjustments or a new aligner, as your teeth begin shifting position, but this typically settles within a few days. Most patients find it far more manageable than they initially expect, and simple over-the-counter pain relief is usually enough if needed.
Yes, adult orthodontic treatment is increasingly common and age alone isn’t a barrier, provided your gums and jawbone are healthy enough to support tooth movement. Treatment may take slightly longer than in younger patients since adult bone remodels more slowly, but the underlying process and results are much the same.
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